May 23, 2025 — A final roundtable discussion was held to review the outcomes of Kazakhstan’s National Reproductive Health Week. The event was initiated by the National Commission for Women Affairs, Family and Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and brought together key stakeholders from government, healthcare, education, international organizations, and civil society.
West Kazakhstan Region participated online, with the regional delegation led by Elena Tarasenko, Deputy Chair of the National Commission and regional coordinator.
The program of the roundtable was rich and structured, featuring expert contributions from national and international partners:
15:00 – 15:05
Zhuldyzai Iskakova
Deputy Chair of the National Commission, Advisor to the Chair of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, PhD
15:05 – 15:10
Ainur Argynbekova
Member of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Secretary of the Committee on Social and Cultural Development and Science
15:10 – 15:15
Shakizat Khalykova
Head of Maternal Health Division, Department for Maternal and Child Health, Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan
15:15 – 15:20
Serik Tanirbergenov
UNFPA Programme Analyst on Sexual and Reproductive Health
15:20 – 15:25
Abylaykhan Abdirash
Chairman of the “Medical Youth” Republican Public Organization, Coordinator of the SAULYQ.LIFE national youth movement for reproductive health
15:25 – 15:30
Mira Sauranbayeva
Vice President of the Kazakhstan Association for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Obstetrician-Gynecologist
15:30 – 15:40
Elena Tarasenko
Deputy Chair of the National Commission, public figure
Nazym Zhangazinova
Head of NazymPR Communications Agency, Member of the National Commission
The roundtable also included important interventions from representatives of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, UNESCO, secretaries of regional commissions, and other engaged stakeholders.
Outcomes and Next Steps
Following the discussion, a set of recommendations was formulated to enhance intersectoral collaboration, improve access to reproductive health services and education, and continue building a culture of responsibility for reproductive health — particularly among young people.
West Kazakhstan Region participated online, with the regional delegation led by Elena Tarasenko, Deputy Chair of the National Commission and regional coordinator.
The program of the roundtable was rich and structured, featuring expert contributions from national and international partners:
15:00 – 15:05
Zhuldyzai Iskakova
Deputy Chair of the National Commission, Advisor to the Chair of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, PhD
15:05 – 15:10
Ainur Argynbekova
Member of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Secretary of the Committee on Social and Cultural Development and Science
15:10 – 15:15
Shakizat Khalykova
Head of Maternal Health Division, Department for Maternal and Child Health, Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan
15:15 – 15:20
Serik Tanirbergenov
UNFPA Programme Analyst on Sexual and Reproductive Health
15:20 – 15:25
Abylaykhan Abdirash
Chairman of the “Medical Youth” Republican Public Organization, Coordinator of the SAULYQ.LIFE national youth movement for reproductive health
15:25 – 15:30
Mira Sauranbayeva
Vice President of the Kazakhstan Association for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Obstetrician-Gynecologist
15:30 – 15:40
Elena Tarasenko
Deputy Chair of the National Commission, public figure
Nazym Zhangazinova
Head of NazymPR Communications Agency, Member of the National Commission
The roundtable also included important interventions from representatives of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, UNESCO, secretaries of regional commissions, and other engaged stakeholders.
Outcomes and Next Steps
Following the discussion, a set of recommendations was formulated to enhance intersectoral collaboration, improve access to reproductive health services and education, and continue building a culture of responsibility for reproductive health — particularly among young people.